David Frederick Barrett

David Frederick Barrett

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Jefferson City, MO
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Government, Licensing, Civil Rights

P.O. Box 104151, Jefferson City, MO

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 50%

Represent individuals and organizations required to have a license to practice a learned profession (physicians, dentists, real estate agents, bail bondsmen, nursing home administrators) before their governing boards and commissions, and before Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission. Practice includes applications for and appeals of denials of initial applications for licensure, and disciplinary complaints.

32 years | 500 cases

50%
Government 20%

Represent individuals and organizations required to have a license to practice a learned profession (physicians, dentists, real estate agents, bail bondsmen, nursing home administrators) before their governing boards and commissions, and before Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission. Practice includes applications for and appeals of denials of initial applications for licensure, and disciplinary complaints.

25 years

20%
Licensing 20%

Represent individuals and organizations required to have a license to practice a learned profession (physicians, dentists, real estate agents, bail bondsmen, nursing home administrators) before their governing boards and commissions, and before Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission. Practice includes applications for and appeals of denials of initial applications for licensure, and disciplinary complaints.

18 years

20%
Civil Rights 10%

Practice limited to expungement of criminal history records. In Missouri, arrest records that did not result in a conviction can be expunged. So can certain DWI convictions, juvenile records and minor in possession of alcohol cases.

24 years | 300 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-225 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 32 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Professional Legal Services

P.O. Box 104151, Jefferson City, MO, 65110-4151

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David Frederick Barrett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (19)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Bill | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience

After 6 months of foolishness with a non-responsive attorney elsewhere, Mr Barrett stepped in and took charge. He handled my expungement in short order. I can live a normal life again, and I can't tell you how much that means to me. Very pleased with his communication and I would not hesitate to reco...mmend him to anyone. Thank you David!

Posted by Brent | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

State Board of Accountancy Issue

Dave resolved a problem I was having with the State Board of Accountancy. I called him the first time on the Friday before Christmas (Dec. 23). He was very helpful and easy to work with. He contacted the attorney for the State Board on my behalf and he kept me apprised of the status of my case. I... would recommend him to anyone who needs representation before the State Board of Accountancy.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Dave took care of my expungement today. I contacted him 3 years ago when the situation took place. He told me everything I needed to do in order to make sure my expungement was successful. This was 3 years before I hired him! He wasn't even my attorney yet but took the time to make sure I was take...n care of. He was always responsive, answer every question I had in detail. He was always on time and just very pleasant to talk to. If you need an attorney for anything Dave is the one for you to call you will not be disappointed. I am extremely satisfied with his service, if I ever need help with anything in the future he will be the one I will be calling.

Posted by Megan | December 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Administrative Law Attorney

I contacted several attorneys in Jefferson City and of the first two I spoke with neither were unable to take on cases but they both referred me to Mr. Barrett. From the first time talking with Mr. Barrett I knew that he was going to go the extra mile to help me. I am thankful I was referred to him a...nd for all of his counsel and representation.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great resource

I would highly recommend David for any of your licensing issues. He clearly has a solid relationship with the Board of Accountancy. He was not only efficient and reasonable...he was also enjoyable to work with. With his guidance, I had a successful outcome.

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David Frederick Barrett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristopher Ahn

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Taylor

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have found his responses on AVVO to be very helpful. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Timothy Cisar

Administrative law lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gina Famularo

Financial markets and services lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Housley

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Administrative law lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Todd Smith

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Nimrod Chapel

Litigation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1992

Honors Graduate (Cum Laude), Brigham Young University

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney at Law, Professional Legal Services

2006 - 2009

Senior Legal Counsel, MO Division of Professional Registration

2006 - 2022

Arbitrator, FINRA

2001 - 2006

Assistant Attorney General, MO Attorney General's Office

1998 - 2001

City Prosecutor, City of Joplin

1992 - 1998

Attorney at Law, Private Practice

Associations

2022 - Present

Missouri Bar -- Business/Corporate Division

Chair

2018 - 2021

Missouri Bar -- Administrative Law Committee

Chair

2014 - 2018

Administrative Law Committee of the Missouri Bar

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Dyer, 163 S.W.3d 915 (Mo. banc 2005)

Trial court reversed.

Wesley v. Crestwood Police Dept., 148 S.W.3d 838 (Mo. App. E.D. 2004)

Trial court reversed.

Care and Treatment of Scates v. State, 134 S.W.3d 738 (Mo. App. S.D. 2004)

Trial court affirmed.

Wince v. McGarrah, 972 S.W.2d 641 (Mo. App. S.D. 1998)

Trial court reversed.

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Education

N/A

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Brigham Young University

MBA

N/A

California State University, Los Angeles

BS

Speaking Engagements

2018

Community Expungment Event Criminal History Expungment

2014

Mid-Year Conference

Racial Profiling for Executives

Publications

2011

Missouri Workers' Compensation Law, Chapter 17 (3d ed. Missouri Bar 2004 and updates) Criminal Aspects

2008

Missouri Employment Discrimination Law, Chapter 8 (2nd ed. Missouri Bar 2008) Claims under § 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866: Constitutional Rights and Public Employment

Languages

English

Activity

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